Archana Kochhar’s Miss World marvel: A fashionable fusion journey celebrating India’s rich tapestry

Archana Kochhar’s Miss World marvel: A fashionable fusion journey celebrating India’s rich tapestry

Archana Kochhar at the 71st Miss World pageant at Jio Convention Center, Mumbai on March 9 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a display of sartorial finesse, fashion designer Archana Kochhar unveiled her latest collection for the 71st Miss World pageant, which took place at the Jio Convention Center, Mumbai on March 9.  With an emphasis […]

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The Hindu Litfest 2024: Tarun Tahiliani on his book, Bollywood, and fashion

The Hindu Litfest 2024: Tarun Tahiliani on his book, Bollywood, and fashion

Model in a creation by Tarun Tahiliani | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tarun adding the final touches to American supermodel Karlie Kloss’s outfit before the amfAR benefit at Festival de Cannes | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Other than sartorial breakthroughs, among Tarun Tahiliani’s contributions to the world of fashion is the term ‘India Modern’. Which means […]

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The Hindu Litfest 2024: Tarun Tahiliani on his book, Bollywood, and fashion

The Hindu Litfest 2024: Tarun Tahiliani on his book, Bollywood, and fashion

Model in a creation by Tarun Tahiliani | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Other than sartorial breakthroughs, among Tarun Tahiliani’s contributions to the world of fashion is the term ‘India Modern’. Which means being inspired by India and updating it to our modern life. “Whether you take the maharajahs or the Kumbh, or like in my […]

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Fashion Designer Sonam Dubal brings his latest collection to Chennai

Fashion Designer Sonam Dubal brings his latest collection to Chennai

In the lush, foliage-adorned oasis of Amethyst, a café-cum-boutique nestled in the heart of Chennai, a fashion symphony unfolded.  Fashion designer Sonam Dubal seamlessly juggled the roles of designer and style curator, assisting a client in selecting a contemporary blouse to complement her chosen saree. This moment set the stage for an exclusive tête-à-tête, offering […]

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Falguni and Shane Peacock show us around their flagship store in Kolkata, which is designed by Gauri Khan 

Falguni and Shane Peacock show us around their flagship store in Kolkata, which is designed by Gauri Khan 

Gauri Khan (centre) with Shane and Falguni Peacock Falguni Shane Peacock’s just launched flagship store in Kolkata is like a decadent box of confectionary. The facade feels like an intricately designed white fondant cake. Inside, a very edible looking replica of the Taj Mahal, fashioned out of tulle, feathers, handmade flowers and sponge, assembled atop […]

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Tarun Tahiliani all set to showcase at Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum

Tarun Tahiliani all set to showcase at Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum

Tarun Tahiliani | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kathakali dancers accompanied a resplendent Mehr Jesia as she sashayed down the runway looking ethereal in a Tarun Tahiliani signature draped form. Lakshmi Rana swirled around in a stunning contemporary rendition of a traditional chikankari lehenga. Locals from Kutch and Kathiawar walked along with models dressed in Tarun’s […]

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Inside Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s new Mumbai flagship

Inside Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s new Mumbai flagship

Inside the Sabyasachi Mukherjee flagship in Horniman Circle, Mumbai | Photo Credit: Interiors and overall creative direction Sabyasachi Mukherjee; photography Björn Wallander “India is at the centre of the world and I am at the centre of this centre.” Salim and Jamal, the two protagonist brothers from the movie Slumdog Millionaire, discuss their ambitious plan of surviving […]

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Tribute | Tarun Tahiliani fondly remembers British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood

Tribute | Tarun Tahiliani fondly remembers British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood

I met Vivienne Westwood for the first [and last] time at The Elephant Family Animal Ball in London in 2019. The charity was started by Mark Shand, Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles’ late brother, to protect Asian elephants from extinction in the wild. I didn’t know she was coming for the sit-down dinner hosted at […]

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Amit Aggarwal on mediocrity in fashion education

Amit Aggarwal on mediocrity in fashion education

After a disastrous recruitment drive, the fashion designer wonders if there is a crisis in fashion and among its students After a disastrous recruitment drive, the fashion designer wonders if there is a crisis in fashion and among its students American postmodernist novelist Thomas Pynchon once wrote something to the effect that every generation is […]

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